The Junkers Ju 52 was a German tri-motor transport aircraft manufactured from
1931 to 1952. During the 1930's the Ju 52 was used primarily as a civilian airliner and freight hauler. During World War II the German Luftwaffe used it as a troop and cargo transport and briefly
as a medium bomber.

The Ju 52 (nicknamed Tante Ju or Aunt Ju and Iron Annie) was originally a single engine aircraft, designated Ju 52/1m; but the results were poor and
only seven prototypes were constructed. All subsequent aircraft were built with three engines with the designation Ju 52/3m.

Following WWII the Ju 52 was built in France
and Spain until 1952, and was used by military and civilian fleets into the 1980's. A total of 4845 aircraft were built.